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Release Year2003
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
Director—
WritersSumio Ōmori
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsTeruteru Kazoku
About Teruteru Kazoku
The 69th NHK Asadora Drama, based on Rei Nakanishi's novel, is about the Iwata family living in Ikeda, Osaka City between 1950s and 1960s. The story is told through the eyes of the youngest daughter, Fuyuko. The family runs a bakery. The mother, Teruko, is a very energetic woman who is determined to make her dreams come true. Responding to Teruko's expectations, the eldest daughter becomes a figure skater and the second daughter becomes a very famous professional singer. In contrast, Fuyuko finds her joy in bread making.
Directed by —, Teruteru Kazoku leans on a strong ensemble — Satomi Ishihara, Goro Kishitani, Takako Uehara — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2003.
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